Cognitive Psychology

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU017095
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand cognitive psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the key concepts, methods and applications of research in cognitive psychology.

2

Understand how the memory works.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how information travels through the three main components of memory - sensory, short-term and long-term memory.

3

Understand theories of perception.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain at least one of the key theories of perception.

4

Understand cognitive explanations for neurological disorders.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain cognitive explanations for neurological disorders e.g. autism, Alzheimer's.